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akstrein: I just really like how the class is always full of interesting discussions and hearing other people's interpretations of many topic. I really like the tarot card reading and realized it takes a different approach than what I thought.
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GlatfelterCraigRYBR: When Loa Narong informed Marlen as to the correct name of the move "How to train your dragon." The first time he spoke in class, i think.
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Marlen: Loved our discussion of labels and power in lit class today!
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RhoadesMarieZDBQ: I love listening to everyones thoughts, but I really enjoyed listening to Marlen put all of the info we learned into one lecture, wish I would have recorded it!!
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odonnellerinvglq: My favorite part of class, is simply going to class and not being bored out of my mind. I love how everyday is something different, and always spontaneous. I definitely would have to say that my favorite thing we have done in class so far would be.. all o
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kawanabrocksqwp: a 75 minute discussion about sex; dealing with each facet of it. You truly did run with it..it was pretty damn awesome.
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shjordan: Everytime im there its a blast. But the time i was put on the spot, awkward. haha
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kerneralexandrajgqq: the time when we had to take a quiz worth double points and ran out of time so you just gave us all the points haha
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pichardomarleyqqtq: the group quiz where we had to text you the answers. that was pretty awesome
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Fosternatashaykdp: My favorite moment from class is ...Marlen you jerk you want me to pick! I love this class and everything about it. I cant pick just one thing!
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iupmarcher2010: I second that. The lecture before break was awesome!
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torokkaitlinrjvp: Definitely your lecture on Thursday March 4th, it was awesome.
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daniellemorrowxgtp: I am showing my strengths by trying to keep up with the workload as much as possible.
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Fosternatashaykdp: I am showing my strengths by being in class, working hard and keeping up with my work. It really helps to stay on top of everything
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tashakwilson: I am showing my strenghts as a student by trying my best to overcome the problem I have with procrastination. When an assignment is given to me I at least start it so that maybe a few hors before its due I can finish it :-)
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liliths6fire13: My Strengths are through my voice (literally), helping others with finding their poetry roots and using symbols.
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kerneralexandrajgqq: by keeping up with my work and making sure everythings done on time
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RhoadesMarieZDBQ: Keeping up with the workload and being organized in my readings and studies
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lapemakennabpsq: I work really hard on blog and I always get my homework done and post everything before it is due
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Frome: I raise my hand a shit load, and try to speak my mind!!! I also say positive things, hey why be negative its such a fun class
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shjordan: not showing up to class. Psych, but trying very hard to do my work and trying to catch up wit the readings
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shjordan: not showing up to class. Psych, but trying very hard to do my work and trying to catch up wit the readings
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spelch88: stare blankly into space
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ticecassandrajwvp: I make colorful checklists of things so that I can physically and mentally check them off. Post-its help too
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littlejohnnormantccq: engage the chillswitch and listen to some relaxing music and veg-it for a while, and just think about stuff
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bissetbreannefcsp: Haha I cry. Or try to sleep off the stress.
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nelislindseysczp: i suck at handling school related stress. I cry, drink coffee, call my mom, or cuddle with my boyfriend before i start working again
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Suzranish: i don't
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akstrein: I agree with lots of coffee. Plus working out helps, and a few drinks at the end of the week with friends doesn't hurt either.
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taylorkaylanvrq: I manage my stress by listening to music, napping( which is amazing), eating, and creeping on facebook!
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kawanabrocksqwp: I think I hadle it by putting it all off to the last possible moment; then just do all the work at once. Stressful to Stressfree. Plus playing Kanye West-Bittersweet. Yeah!
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iupmarcher2010: I've got a planner that I write everything down in so that I don't forget anything And I also put everything in my blackberry to back up
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lapemakennabpsq: I write everything down in a planner and get the easier work out of the way and then do the harder stuff and try to not let everything build up over days.
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LThomas1214: Coffee! Music! Baths! and Time with my man!
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Frome: I cant say that I actually handle it, I am usually stressed about all of the work I have to get done. But I try to stay active, and keep time to hang out with friends
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elarcher: ummm coffee. and lots of it
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lamchunqqgq: I will listen music, watch movie and chat with friend when I tired about school works. Also, sleep is my best way to relax
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VeAcHy13: I handle the stress by taking time to stop and relax, and have a couple of beers/drinks.
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pichardomarleyqqtq: i dont stress over schoolwork, i never have. it's not life or death, if i don't get it done the world won't end. and most likely i had far more fun procrastinating.
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Wood Harrison qsmq: Hey Marlen I hope your interview went well and as for this question I feel a little stress is good for the soul, I dont mind stress because you have to know how to work under pressure.
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Fosternatashaykdp: I try to get it all done before it gets to the last minute. I use a planner and try to schedule everything that I know I will be doing. That way I can see exactly when i have time and when I dont. It seems to help. Also, I get stuff done before bed. That
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shjordan: I try to get the work done so I dont get stress.
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kerneralexandrajgqq: I handle my stress by pacing myself and not letting too much work build up.
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brooksemilybnyp: To answer the question of the week, I handle stress with my schoolwork by giving myself moments to step back from it and RELAX. I am also a super planner with a list of things to do each day, and that has helped eliminate stress. By the way...The Wizard o
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pichardomarleyqqtq: this movie scared me as a kid so watching it now kinda sucks, but i get the hero/journey tie-in...
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Marlen: I missed you guys on Thursday : ) How's the Wizard of Oz and research questions?
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lamchunqqgq: I think it is interesting to find the hero's journey of each literature and film. Most of they have some degree of similar. I don aware that if I don take is class
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JJ_EX: The thing that excites me the most in this class is the 40 page novel. It is also the thing I am least looking forward to, but when its over ill have a new outlook on what I can actually do if I try hard enough.
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TelenkoNicoleXDQQ: i'm excited to decide on a research topic i'm actually passionate about. this will definitely help me learn how research writing can be FUN
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Darren Meadows: I'm ecited most wiht the fact that we will watch a movie every week. i think this is a great way of keeping he students interested and hopefully i will geat the most out of my experience in english 121
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RhoadesMarieZDBQ: I am pretty pumped to read some good literature and watch movies as well. As much as I really don't like poetry I am excited to create my OWN poems too!
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mdherzing: I am excited to learn more about making the research process "fun". I am also excited to get started on learning about my chosen topic for my paper.
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thompsoncoryncfjq: i'm excited to learn about literature in a whole new way. Also, I'm excited to find out what i'll discover about myself.
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smithdaniellebqcq: THE IDEA THAT THIS CAN HELP ME GET MORE CLARIFICATION ON MY CAREER CHOICE..I HOPE TO GET FROM THIS A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING WHAT I WANT TO DO WITH MY LIFE
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Tarcaalexisncyp: I am excited to push myself to see how much I can handle. I'm looking forward to being challenged and to learn many great life lessons.
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Amandalbtp: I am really excited about having Marlen as a professor because a couple of my friends have had him and the one was explaining his teaching method to me, I was really excited. I took his course because it was going to be a challenge to me and I like challe
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grosskelseymhqp: I'm excited to strengthen my writing skills and research something that I care about.
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fillerheatherfqwp: I'm excited to encounter so many different parts of literature. It will be exciting to learn a subject and then apply it with a movie to help me understand it better. Im anxious to see all i can do and learn in the course.
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GlatfelterCraigRYBR: Doing something different, not taking another math course.
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LarisonWadeqrhq: I'd have to say the self-discovery aspect;learning more about yourself and your capabilities as well as your weaknesses.
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pichardomarleyqqtq: i'm really excited for the challenge, i've ALWAYS been a slacker so i can't wait to test myself and see if i can keep up with the intense pace of the class. also hoping for useful feedback
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rizzoadamwzrp: -sources like movies, books, literature, and not just focusing on one particular media
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rizzoadamwzrp: i do really like the whole "free to say however you feel" atomosphere in the class. like no matter what you say you can't be wrong because it's all from you, your opinion, and your perspective. i also like how were working with many so
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tksp: I'm really excited to see what I'm capable of in a course like this. I'm also very excited for all of the class disscussion. I've never had a class like this so I'm pretty pumped!
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Fosternatashaykdp: Guess i wrote to much. Dont remember what I typed so no big deal!
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Fosternatashaykdp: All the work scares me but I'm super excited. I'm looking forward to researching the topic that I chose. I love how relaxed the class is and I dont feel like I have to be quiet and not share my ideas or opinions. I can say whatever I want and no
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kawanabrocksqwp: To write about whatever the fuck we please and you never know what's coming on any day of class..ohhh shitttt.
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hudsonbrittanygfzq: Becoming a better writer/researcher and learning new things!
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elarcher: hmmm...being creative...perhaps writing a novella?
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vxxp: I am excited to become a better writer overall because I know this class will help me with that.
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klsiup: Doing research on my topic because it pertains to my major and it will be interesting to find out new information
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brooksemilybnyp: I am very excited about the course...pretty much all of it. I love how organized it is, and that there is music playing every time I enter the classroom. It is a really chill atmosphere and everyone seems very nice. So all of it excites me!
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taylorkaylanvrq: I hope this class will make me a better writer and a better researcher
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jenaantonelli: doing research that we can connect with
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staufferheathervzvp: I'm excited to get to write about something that I love.
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Dann1burk: Being**
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LThomas1214: I am excited about being in another class with crazy ass Marlen!
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Dann1burk: Bing in Marlen's class again!
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leitzelnikkoRYVQ: I am excited to learn about myself
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ticecassandrajwvp: I'm hoping that this course will help me to re-motivate myself, and remind myself why I'm here, and the things that I love most
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iupmarcher2010: To be honest, the fact we have to watch Star Wars excitied me! Hah, I am a nerd. But I also enjoy reading and the class looks like it is going to be a great time, especially with all this internet interaction!
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llewellynrachelvvyp: Really excited about the discussions and classwork we have, it's right up my alley
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liliths6fire13: What excites me about the course is being able to help the students and give them advice and encouragement Plus we get to talk about sex and cursing 
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Suzranish: I didn't use the right username, fail one. I'm pretty excited about other people being excited. oh and that I don't have to watch my mouth
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shjordan: I am so excited about the course. I feel like that this class will change me for the better by learning the a better me.
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kerneralexandrajgqq: know
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kerneralexandrajgqq: I'm excited because your class seems interesting unlike other classes i've taken. I'm also interested to see if i really do learn a lot more about myself than i already knew.
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lapemakennabpsq: I am excited to read all of the books. They all look very interesting. I also like that we get to watch movies!
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lootch dvjq: After the first day of class, the workload excites me the most! Yes, it sounds weird but I am not a test taking person. The projects and assignments will be a huge help towards my grade.
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Marlen: I am excited with anticipation to find out more about myself and whether I am a witch or an orphan...rotflmao
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kernerkellienztp: I am most excited about how the course is set up to be a selfexploration. This class seems to be exactly what i have been looking for.
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baunchelseymwkp: The final project of putting poems we have written which are personal to us sounds most exciting! And the books look great. I love reading!
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Frome: I am really excited about the course work load, even though I am sure I am going to hate my life in a few weeks. I think in the long run I will learn alot, and take what I learned and be able to use this course into furthering my carreer
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Wood Harrison qsmq: I am excited with anticipation to find out more about myself and whether I am a witch or an orphan
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Marlen: BUT, I am MOST excited to spend time with all of my amazing returning students...I'm giddy with anticipation - my students ROCK!!!!
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Marlen: I'm also really excited about heavily incorporating film into 121 - I think having students actually watch Star Wars, Lion King, and Oz at the beginning will really boost understanding of course themes.
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Marlen: I'm superpsyched about the 202 courses this semester; I learned so much from teaching last semester's 202's that I think I finally have a good handle on the course. Lots of new changes to that syllabus.
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